CURRICULUM VITAE PERSONAL DETAILS ADDRESS Name: Komal Krishan Mehta House No. 060/9, Sex: Male Gali Gujran, Father s Name: Sh. Prem Kumar Mehta Chowk Baba Sahib, Mother s Name: Smt. Nirmal Mehta Amritsar (Punjab)-43006. Born on: 09-02-979 Ph. (+9)-89683-55228(M) Marital Status: Married E-mail: kk_mehta79@rediffmail.com OBJECT IN LIFE To become part of an organization/association/institution which gives opportunities to learn and explore and to give them the best of myself. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION 204 Ph.D. Degree in the Faculty of Laws awarded on 42 nd Convocation of Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar held on th March, 205. 2009 Successfully passed the National Eligibility Test for Lectureship of the University Grants Commission of India held on 28 June. 2004 LL.M. (Master of Laws) degree with 56% marks from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. 2002 LL.B. (Bachelor of Law) (TYC) degree with 62% marks from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. 998 B.Com. (Bachelor of Commerce) degree with 52% marks from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. 995 Senior Secondary (+2) with 6% marks from Punjab School Education Board, Mohali. 993 Matriculation with 52% marks from Punjab School Education Board, Mohali. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION 999 Certificate Course in Information Technology from CMC (Computer Maintenance Corporation), Amritsar with Grade A. 2000 Certificate Course in UNIX & C from CMC (Computer Maintenance Corporation), Amritsar with Grade A. Diploma in Software Technology (DST) from CMC (Computer Maintenance Corporation), Amritsar with Grade A.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE (2 Years and Month for Under Graduate Classes and Year 6½ Months Post Graduate Classes). I have worked as Lecturer in Law in V.M.S. College of Law, Batala from st August 2004 to 3 st August 2007 (3 Years). 2. I have worked as Lecturer in Law (Part-Time) in Department of Laws, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar from st August 2008 to 3 st December 2008 (5 Months). 3. I have worked as Lecturer in Law (on Contract Basis) in V.M.S. College of Law, Batala from st July 2009 to 30 th June 200 ( Year). 4. I have worked as Assistant Professor in Law (on Contract Basis) in Department of Laws, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar from 5 th July 200 to 27 th August, 204 (4 Years & Month) 5. I am currently working as Assistant Professor in Law (on Regular Basis) in Khalsa College of Law, Ram Tirath Road, Amritsar from 28 th August 204 till date (3 Years & 7 Months). 6. I have taught Pre-Ph.D. Course Work of Ph.D. in Laws in Khalsa College of Legal Studies and Research, Khalsa University, Amritsar from 2-09-206 to 30-03-207 (6 ½ Months). 7. I have taught LL.M. (Master of Laws) Semester I & II in Khalsa College of Legal Studies and Research, Khalsa University, Amritsar for one complete session 206-7 ( Year). ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE (3 Years and 6 Months). Appointed as Nodal Officer of the SC/BC/Minority Scholarship of the Khalsa College of Law, Amritsar. 2. Appointed as Nodal Officer of the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), Ministry of Human Resource Development of the Khalsa College of Law, Amritsar. RESEARCH WORK LL.M. DISSERTATION 2004 I have completed my LL.M. Dissertation on the title The Limitations on the Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of India under the supervision of Prof. (Dr.) Kashmir Singh, Department of Laws, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar in the partial fulfillment of LL.M. Degree at Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. Ph.D. THESIS 204 I have completed my Ph.D. Degree on the title Freedom of Speech and Expression A Study with Special Reference to Right to Information Act, 2005 under the supervision of Prof. (Dr.) Jaspal Singh, Department of Laws, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar now Principal, Khalsa College of Law, Amritsar. Ph.D. Degree in the Faculty of Laws awarded on 42 nd Convocation of Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar held on th March, 205. 2
RESEARCH GUIDANCE AND SUPERVISION LL.M. Term Papers Sr. Name of the Title of the Term Paper Name of the University Status No. Candidate. Mr. Bandeep Singh Crime against Women with Special Reference to Information Technology Act, 2002: A Study Khalsa College of Legal Studies and Research, Khalsa University, Amritsar 2. Mr. Mitesh Kapoor Medical Negligence Under Consumer Protection Act, 986: A Study LL.M. Dissertations Khalsa College of Legal Studies and Research, Khalsa University, Amritsar Submitted & Evaluated (207) Submitted & Evaluated (207) Sr. Name of the Title of the Dissertation Name of the University Status No. Candidate. Ms. Abhijeet Kaur Gender Inequality under Muslim Personal Law: A Study with Special Reference to Triple Talaq Director of Distance Education, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 2. Mr. Arshjit Singh Freedom of Speech and Director of Distance Sodhi Expression of Electronic Media: Education, Kurukshetra An Analysis 3. Mr. Uttam Aul National and International Perspective of Sedition : An Analysis University, Kurukshetra Director of Distance Education, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra Submitted (208) Submitted (208) Submitted (208) RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS Articles Published in Referred (National & International) Journals Sr. No. Name of the Article. Right to Information Act, 2005: An Instrument for Administrative Transparency 2. Role of Judiciary for the Protection of Right to Information in India 3. Right to Information Act: A Tool for Good Governance Name of the Journal/ Book Punjabi University Law Journal, Patiala, Vol. VI, 202, pp. - Army Institute of Law Journal, Mohali, Vol. VII, 204, pp. 35-53 Law Journal, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Vol. XIX, 20, pp. 3-25. (Published and Released in April 205) ISSN/ISBN/ Referred ISSN 0976-5557, ISSN 0975-8208 ISSN 0972-382X No. of Coauthors 3
4. Violence against Women: Some Protective Measures 5. Jurisprudential Norms of Right to Information 6. Right to Information A Mechanism for Administrative Openness, Transparency and Accountability 7. Right to Information vis-à-vis Consumer Protection Laws 8. Judicial Interpretation on Public Authority with Special Reference to Right to Information Act, 2005 9. International Perspective of Right to Information Law Journal, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Vol. XX, 202, pp. 25-37. (Published and Released in March 205) Indian Journal of Socio Legal Studies (An International Bi-annual Refereed Research Journal) Chhattisgarh, Vol. V, Issue-I, Jan-June 206, pp. 75-8. Chhattisgarh Law Journal (An International Bi-annual Refereed Research Journal) Chhattisgarh, Vol. II, Issue-I, Jan-June 206, pp. 20-27. Punjabi University Law Journal, Patiala, Vol. VIII, 204, pp. 8-6 Army Institute of Law Journal, Mohali, Vol. X, 207, pp. 47-63. Journal of University Institute of Legal Studies, UILS, Panjab University, Chandigarh (Accepted and In Press) ISSN 0972-382X ISSN 2320-8562 ISSN 2394-528 - ISSN 0976-5557, ISSN 0975-8208 ISSN 2229-3906 - - - Articles Published in Books/Edited Books Sr. No. Name of the Article Articles Published in Souvenirs/Conference Proceedings Name of the Journal/ Book 0. Doctrinal and Non-Doctrinal Research Legal Research Methodology, 203, LexisNexis, Gurgaon. pp. 45-60 Sr. No. Name of the Article. Human Rights Jurisprudence in Indian Constitution Vis-a-Vis Environment Protection Name of the Conference Proceedings Proceedings of the ICSSR National Seminar on Human Rights Jurisprudence in 4 ISSN/ISBN/ Referred ISBN 978-8- 8038-897-2 Venue and Date of the Conference Post Graduate Department of Political Science, Arya College, No. of Coauthors No. of Coauthors
Indian Constitution. Ludhiana, 20, pp. 39-42. Abstract Published Sr. No. Name of the Abstract 2. Human Right to Environment and their Protection under the Constitution Name of the Conference Proceedings Proceedings of the International Conference on Contribution of International Law for Sustainable Development: Global and National Perspectives. 3. Income Tax Law on NRI s Proceedings of the National Seminar on NRI Problems and Legal Remedies. Venue and Date of the Conference Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, Delhi, 202, p.42. St. Soldier Law College, Jalandhar, 202, pp 4-5. No. of Coauthors - PARTICIPATION IN CONFERENCES, SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS 2006. Participated in Two Days National Seminar on Rationalization of Labour Laws to meet WTO Challenges organized by School of Legal Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University, Regional Campus, Jalandhar on -2 March. 2. Participated in One Days Awareness Programme of Intellectual Property Rights organized by B.B.K.D.A.V. College for Women, Amritsar under the auspices of HRD Ministry, Govt. of India, on 30 March. 3. Participated in One Day National Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights sponsored by Ministry of Human Resource Development organized by Khalsa College for Women, Amritsar on 28 October. 4. Participated in One Day National Seminar on Consumer Rights Awareness in the Present Scenario sponsored by Ministry of Human Resource Development Ministry organized by S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar on November. 200 5. Participated in Two Days National Seminar on Urban Development in India: Challenges for Good Governance organized under auspicious of UGC Special Assistance Programme organized by Department of Sociology, G.N.D. University, Amritsar on 28-29 October. 6. Attended Two Days Workshop on Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Law and Cyber Law organized under the joint auspices of Edulex Academy & Department of Laws, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 8-9 November. 7. Participated in One Day National Seminar on Human Rights and Women Rights: Indian Perspective sponsored by UGC, New Delhi organized by Post-Graduate Department of Political Science of Kamla Nehru College for Women, Phagwara on 20 November. 5
20 8. Participated in One Day National Seminar on Lala Lajpat Rai - A Visionary Par Excellence Socio-Economic and Political Concerns sponsored by UGC, New Delhi organized by Hindu College, Amritsar on 9 February. 9. Participated in the Three Days International Conference on Uniqueness of Guru Nanak s Philosophy hosted by Department of Guru Nanak Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University in collaboration with Institute for Understanding Sikhism, Canada on 23-25 February. 0. Participated in the Two Days International Conference on Human Rights in 2 st Century: Changing Dimensions organized by Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, Delhi on 25-26 February.. Participated in Two Days National Seminar on Status and Role of Women in World Religions hosted by Department of Guru Nanak Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University on 0- March. 2. Participated in One Day National Seminar on INDO - US Nuclear Deal sponsored by UGC, New Delhi organized by Prem Chand Markanda S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar on 5 March. 3. Participated in One Day National Seminar on Infrastructure and Employment Generation in Punjab: Perspectives and Challenges sponsored by UGC, New Delhi organized by Punjab School of Economics, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 24 March. 4. Participated in One Day National Seminar on Human Rights sponsored by UGC, New Delhi organized by Department of Political Science, Sikh National College, Qadian District Gurdaspur on 26 November. 203 5. Participated and Attended Two Days International Workshop on The Amritsar Dialogue on Green Courts & Tribunals: Challenges and Opportunities organized by Jawaharlal Nehru Chair, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi in collaboration with Asian Development Bank and Department of Laws, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 23-24 November. 208 6. Participated in One Day National Workshop on ADR Process and Its Implications on Modern Legal Practices organized by Panjab University Regional Centre, Ludhiana (NSS Unit) & Think India, Punjab in collaboration with District Legal Services Authority, Ludhiana. 7. Participated in One Day National Workshop on Drug Abuse: Prevention & Control with Special Reference to Punjab organized by Guru Nanak Dev University College, Patti (Tarn Taran) and sponsored by National Institute of Social Defence on 22 March. 8. Participated in One Day Seminar-cum-Workshop jointly organized by Khalsa College of Law, Amritsar and Akhil Bhartiya Human Rights Welfare Association (ABHRWA) on April. 6
PAPER PRESENTATION IN CONFERENCES, SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS 20. Presented a Paper at One Day ICSSR National Seminar on Human Rights Jurisprudence in Indian Constitution organized by Post Graduate Department of Political Science, Arya College, Ludhiana on 28 January. 2. Presented a Paper at Two Days National Seminar on Historical Perspectives on Gender Issues in North-Western India sponsored by ICHR organized by Post-Graduate Department of History, D.A.V. College, Amritsar on 3 st Jan.- st February. 3. Presented a Paper at Two Days National Seminar-cum-Workshop on New Horizons of Socio-Legal Research Methodology sponsored by UGC, New Delhi organized by Department of Laws, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 25-26 March. 202 4. Presented a Paper at One Day National Seminar on Human Rights in the Present Socio- Economic Political Scenario sponsored by UGC, New Delhi organized by S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar on 25 January. 5. Presented a Paper at One Day National Seminar on Law Relating to Protection of Women against Violence in India sponsored by UGC, New Delhi organized by Shahzada Nand College, Amritsar on 28 January. 6. Presented a Paper at Two Day National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Law & Social Justice ICSSR sponsored organized by Department of Laws, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 04-05 February. 7. Presented a Paper at One Day National Seminar on Human Rights Education sponsored by UGC, New Delhi organized by Kamla Nehru College for Women, Phagwara on February. 8. Presented a Paper at Two Day International Conference on Contribution of International Environmental Law for Sustainable Development: Global and National Perspective organized by Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, Delhi on 7-8 February. 9. Presented a Paper at Two Day National Seminar on NRI Problems and Legal Remedies organized by St. Soldier Law College, Jalandhar on 02-03 March. 0. Presented a Paper at One Day National Seminar on Emerging Dimensions of Law in 2 st Century sponsored by UGC, New Delhi organized by Department of Laws, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 27 September.. Presented a Paper at One Day Regional Seminar on Marriage and Property Issues of NRI s: Challenges and Remedies in association with ICSSR, NWR, Chandigarh organized by Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Punjab, Patiala on October. 203 2. Presented a Paper at One Day National Seminar on Political Participation of Dalit Women in India sponsored by ICSSR, NWR, Chandigarh organized by Kamla Nehru College for Women, Phagwara on 2 March. 3. Presented a Paper at One Day National Seminar on Consumer Protection Law: Theory & Practice organized by St. Soldier Law College, Jalandhar on 5 March. 7
204 4. Presented a Paper at One Day National Seminar on Law & Social Justice: Emerging Dimensions organized by Department of Laws, Guru Nanak Dev University, Regional Campus, Jalandhar on 8 February. 5. Presented a Paper at One Day National Seminar on Socio-Legal Development in India: Some Issues & Challenges organized by Department of Laws, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 22 February. 6. Presented a Paper at Two Day National Seminar on Changing Dimensions of Law: Some Expanding Horizons organized by Department of Laws, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 22-23 March. 7. Presented a Paper at One Day National Seminar on Revitalizing Education Policy for Safe Women World organized by Bhartiya Shikshan Mandal, Punjab at Amritsar on 6 September. 205 8. Presented a Paper at One Day National Seminar on Menace of Corruption and Black Money in India: Issues and Perspectives organized by Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab at Patiala on 22 August. 9. Presented a Paper at One Day National Seminar cum Workshop on Right to Information: A Tool for Good Governance organized by Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab at Patiala in collaboration with State Information Commission, Punjab on 3 October. 206 20. Presented a Paper at Two Days International Conference on Drug and Development organized by University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University at Chandigarh on 8-9 April. 2. Presented a Paper at One Day National Conference on Indian Society and Emerging Social Issues organized by Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab at Patiala in association with Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi on 23 April. 207 22. Presented a Paper at Two Days National Seminar on Agrarian Crisis in Punjab organized by Guru Nanak Dev University College, Patti (Tarn Taran) on 7-8 March. 23. Presented a Paper at One Day National Seminar on Implications of Science & Technology on Law and Society: The Emerging Trends organized by University Institute of Laws, Panjab University Regional Centre, Ludhiana on 27 October. PARTICIPATION IN GENERAL ORIENTATION COURSE (GOC) & REFRESHER COURSE (RC) 20. Participated and Attended Twenty Eight Days UGC Sponsored General Orientation Programme (GOC) organized by Academic Staff College, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 0 June 7 July. 202 2. Participated and Attended Twenty One Days UGC Sponsored Special Summer School 202 (Refresher Course) organized by Academic Staff College, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 5 June 5 July. 206 3. Participated and Attended Twenty Eight Days UGC Sponsored Orientation Programme-00 organized by University Grants Commission, Human Resource 8
Development Centre, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 5 December 206 January 207. PARTICIPATION IN NSS CAMPS 202. Participated and Attended Special Seven Days NSS Camp organized by NSS Unit-II, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 5 June July. MEMBERSHIP OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIGNMENTS. Member of the Committee constituted for preparing the Ph.D. Ordinances and Guidelines for the various Faculties of the Khalsa University, Amritsar 2. Member of the Board of Studies in Law (UG and PG), Khalsa University, Amritsar. 3. Member of the Research Advisory Committee in Law (UG and PG), Khalsa University, Amritsar. 4. Member of the Admission Committee of the Khalsa College of Law, Amritsar. 5. Member of the Library Committee of the Khalsa College of Law, Amritsar. 6. Member of the Prospectus Committee of the Khalsa College of Law, Amritsar. 7. Member of the Result Committee of the Khalsa College of Law, Amritsar. 8. Member of the Attendance Committee of the Khalsa College of Law, Amritsar. CO-ORDINATOR OF VARIOUS COMMITTEES. Coordinator of the Practical Training Committee (Internships and Moot Courts) of the Khalsa College of Law, Amritsar. 2. Coordinator of the Sports Committee of the Khalsa College of Law, Amritsar. 3. Coordinator and Nodal Officer of the Student s Welfare Committee (SC/BC/Minority Scholarship) of the Khalsa College of Law, Amritsar. 4. Nodal Officer of the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), Ministry of Human Resource Development of the Khalsa College of Law, Amritsar. 5. Coordinator of the Campus Committee of the Khalsa College of Law, Amritsar. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Coordinated and participated in College Campus Social, Cultural and Administrative Activities. Member of the Rotary Club in D.A.V.College, Amritsar. Member of the Akhil Bhartiya Vidya Parishad (ABVP) in D.A.V.School and D.A.V.College, Amritsar. Participated in various Pulse Polio Immunization Camps under Rotary Club, Amritsar. 9
Participated in various AIDS Awareness Camps under Rotary Club, Amritsar. Member of NSS, Department of Law, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. Member of Legal Services Authority Punjab District Amritsar. Participated in Blood Donation, AIDS Awareness Camps and National Pulse Polio Immunization Campaign in Department of Law, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. Attended 7 Days Special NSS Camp, NSS Unit-II, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. COMMENDATIONS OR APPRECIATIONS. Certificate of Commendation from Government of Punjab, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Senior Medical Officer, Amritsar for meritorious services in National Pulse Polio Immunization Programme on 07-2-996 and 8-0-997. 2. Certificate of Commendation from Government of Punjab, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Senior Medical Officer, Amritsar for meritorious services in National Pulse Polio Immunization Campaign on 06-2-998 and 7-0-999. 3. Certificate of Commendation from State Blood Transfusion Council, Punjab for donating Precious Blood and providing distinguished services to Voluntary Blood Donation Movement in the State of Punjab organized by the Department of Laws, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on 22-02-20. 4. Certificate of Appreciation from Department of Laws, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar for providing distinguished services in Two Days National Seminar-cum-Workshop on New Horizons of Socio-Legal Research Methodology on 25-03-20 to 26-03-20. 5. Guest of Honour from Department of Laws, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar as Judge of Drafting Event in Two Days ECSTASY4 (Law Fest) on 0- April, 204 6. Certificate of Appreciation from Department of Laws, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar for providing distinguished services in Two Days ECSTASY4 (Law Fest) on 0- April, 204 7. Certificate of Best Research Paper from Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab at Patiala for presenting paper on Right to Information: An International Perspective on 23 April, 206. 8. Special Honour from Dr. Vaneet Sareen (State President) Akhil Bhartiya Human Rights Welfare Association (ABHRWA) Regd. in One Day Seminar-cum-Workshop on April, 208. Place: Amritsar Date: 20.04.208 (DR. KOMAL KRISHAN MEHTA) ASSISTANT PROFESSOR KHALSA COLLEGE OF LAW, AMRITSAR 0